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NEW!—Finally, a sedge for those who love bright and showy. This Carex stands out from the crowd with cherry-blossom pink spikes that rise above wide, green foliage. Dr. Richard Olsen, Director of the US National Arboretum, brought us this delightful sedge from the Kunming Botanical Garden in China. It’s native to stream sides and slopes in southern China and Vietnam. The foliage is arching and attractive, with broad blades up to 1.25” wide, narrowing at the tips. The flowers are borne on sturdy scapes—the scaposa to which the botanical name refers. In our experience and in reports from others, it is a repeat bloomer, offering pink flowers in early spring and early fall.

To help continue their exploration and conservation efforts, $0.10 from every plant sold will be donated to the US National Arboretum.

Zone

7-9

Growth Cycle

Cool

Foliage Color

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Foliage Color

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Bloom:

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Early Spring, Early Summer

MOISTURE REQ.:

Average-Moist

LIGHT EXPOSURE:

Part Shade-Shade

HEIGHT W/O BLOOM:

1 ft

HEIGHT W/BLOOM:

1 ft

ORIGIN:

southern China, Vietnam

GROWTH CYCLE:

Cool

MOISTURE REQ.:

Average-Moist

LIGHT EXPOSURE:

Part Shade-Shade

HEIGHT W/O BLOOM:

1 ft

HEIGHT W/BLOOM:

1 ft

ORIGIN:

southern China, Vietnam

Features

New

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Outstanding in Container

Shade Tolerant

GROWER INFO & TIPS

Growth rate: slow-medium

Grow in 1, 2 or 3 gallon

Grow in well-drained soil

Water needs: keep moist, not wet

Fertilizing: use a slow-release, low-medium rate fertilizer

Possible pests: spidermites, aphids, thrips, Rhizoctonia

Overwintering: cold frame with clear poly; do not overwater

Prefers light shade

*Note: please adapt these suggestions as needed to accommodate your local conditions.

LANDSCAPING INFO

One of our showiest sedges

Spiky, pink blooms brighten up shade

Gorgeous, broad, dark green foliage adds texture

A repeat bloomer—gives color in spring and fall

Full, but compact, habit fits most gardens

A lush ground cover for partial shade

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